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Outdoorsman Series

The Outdoorsman is our toughest and most flexible camp kitchen. It is available in both Baltic birch and marine-grade Okoume plywood. All design features of the cabinet are identical, the only difference being the species of wood. The Outdoorsman Baltic Birch sports a new countertop extender design that enables the extenders to be conveniently attached to the outside of the counter for easy transport and storage. The Okoume still has the original extender design, which has to be stowed separately. We provide a carrying bag. The differences between the woods are explained following the basic Outdoorsman description.

Outdoorsman Baltic Birch & Outdoorsman Okoume

Key features

Made in Colorado, USA.

Three storage compartments with a removable divider for flexibility.

Slide-out shelf with magnetic knife rack.

Two drawers for spices, utensils, and silverware.

Nickel-plated continuous hinge to support the counter.

Adjustable hardwood legs for uneven terrain and countertop height of 30″ to 36″. These legs are a new material and design and are included with the Outdoorsman. If you have an older design without the fully adjustable hardwood legs and would like to upgrade, you may purchase the legs separately (see Buying Options below).

Countertop extenders to make your working space even larger. For the Outdoorsman Baltic Birch, they are attached to the outside of the countertop when the unit is closed. The Outdoorsman Okoume extenders are stowed separately.

Quality craftsmanship.

Cabinet size & weight

Outside dimensions: 28-5/8″ wide, 14-3/8″ deep, 18-3/4″ tall

Inside dimensions: 27-5/8″ wide, 12-3/8″ deep, 16-3/4″ tall

Height above the top shelf: 6-1/8″

Empty weight without legs and extenders:

Baltic Birch: 35 lbs.

Okoume: 25 lbs.

Legs and hardware: 5 lbs.

Extenders: 5 lbs.

Countertop working surface

The countertop working surface is 18″ x 28-5/8″ without the extenders. With the extenders, the total countertop working width is 49-1/4″ for the Baltic Birch and 52″ for the Okoume.

Materials

Outdoorsman Baltic Birch

3/8″ and 1/4″ Baltic birch solid-core, CARB-certified plywood

The My Camp Kitchen Outdoorsman Baltic Birch is produced from birch trees in the Baltic region of Europe, primarily Russia and Finland. We chose Baltic birch for our products because of its strength and solid core, which enables dado, rabbet, box, and dovetail joinery.

We use Grade BB, which is generally light and even in color. Occasional small, tight knots are permitted. Open knots and defects are cut out and replaced with small veneer patches before gluing. Grade BB permits up to six small patches per sheet. The veneer selected for the patches is of the same general color as the basic face veneer. When possible, we cut the wood so we can position the patches on the inside.

Although the thickness is commonly expressed in Imperial (English) units, Baltic birch is manufactured to metric dimensions: 1/4″ is actually 6mm and has five plies; 3/8″ is 9mm and has seven plies; and 1/2″ is 12mm and has nine plies.

For the Outdoorsman Baltic Birch, we use a UV-cured epoxy acrylate finish on the flat surface. This is an extremely tough and scratch-resistant finish. To bring out the attractive contrast of the plies, we use an oil finish for the edges.

For our Outdoorsman Kit (see below), we use unfinished Baltic birch.

Outdoorsman Okoume

1/2″ and 1/4″ Okoume marine-grade plywood

We chose Okoume not because it is marine-grade but because of its light weight. Okoume is 30-percent lighter than Baltic birch. Another advantage is its beauty. When finished with a clear varnish, Okoume has a light mahogany appearance.

Also known as gaboon or combogala, Okoume (aucoumea klaineana) is a tree species. It is only found in Gabon, the Congo, and Equatorial Guinea in Africa. Okoume has an exceptionally high strength-to-weight ratio, making it the plywood of choice for racing boats and applications where weight matters. Because it grows rapidly and regenerates well in clearings, Okoume is a highly renewable resource. The logs are shipped from Africa to France and converted into a marine-grade plywood by Joubert Plywood Group, which ships products for sale in the US. It is significantly more expensive than Baltic birch but worth the added cost.

The finish on the Outdoorsman Okoume is a two-component exterior-grade conversion varnish.

Outdoorsman Baltic Birch Kit

Build your own Outdoorsman

Enjoy putting the Outdoorsman together yourself, with a friend, or with someone you love—but don’t worry, we already did the hard work for you. All cutting, routing, and drilling has been completed. All of the same hardware used for the Outdoorsman is included along with detailed instructions.
The Outdoorsman Baltic Birch Kit has all the same specifications and features as the standard Outdoorsman but comes unassembled and unfinished. You only have to sand, assemble (glue and screw), and apply the finish of your choice. The Outdoorsman Kit does not include extenders. These are available in kit form as an option.

Accessories

Extender Kit

This features the same extender design as the Outdoorsman Baltic Birch. It is not compatible with Outdoorsman Kits or finished Outdoorsmans purchased prior to May 2016.

Legs

Constructed using white ash, the finished and fully adjustable legs come with a carrying harness. These will fit any previously purchased Outdoorsman.

Waterproof Cover

Keep your Outdoorsman protected and dry with a waterproof cover. The optional Outdoorsman Waterproof Cover fits over the cabinet. Made of heavy-duty reinforced vinyl, this cover will last for years. It comes in forest green.

Spring Super-Sale!

Our popular Outdoorsman Kit is heavily discounted just in time for the upcoming camping season. Hurry, sale ends soon!

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Richard, Owner
303.972.4721 or 303.898.9340 (cell)

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—Richard Snogren & Team

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Testimonials

The Camp Kitchen is just absolutely perfect and fits exactly how we wanted it to in our four-wheel pop-up camper. It is really well-thought-out, and I’m SO glad I didn’t try to build a DIY as I was previously planning. You have put a lot of camping experience into every little detail. And it is built for an air drop! It’s funny how excited my wife and I are about The Outdoorsman kitchen box, considering we have tens of thousands of dollars tied up in all sorts of technical outdoor gear. Your camp kitchen is truly worth every penny. Congrats on a classic.

Brooks MontgomeryOwnerHart-Montgomery Outdoor SalesBozeman, MT

Just finished putting together your kit, and I really enjoyed the project.

Ed WatsonHappy camper

I want to tell you how delighted I am with the camp kitchen. We went camping this past weekend and found cooking to be easy and storing the gear convenient. Thank you also for the towels, coffee filters, and wine glasses. We used these as well. I will recommend this unit to everyone I know who camps.

Teresa TheesfeldHappy camper

We are so pleased with the custom table [designed to fit in our Teardrop trailer]! When my husband opened it and put it together, he said he wanted to use it as a standing desk in his office!! I am just so pleased to have such a beautifully designed and high-quality camp kitchen! I value these qualities in my NON-camping life … so it was wonderful to find that you were making something like this as most of the camping stuff out there is just awful!!! It has also been a great pleasure to work with you all. Thank you for all that you do!

Alison RichardsSenior Editor, Science & FoodNPRWashington, DC

We are enjoying our [custom tailgater] bar—getting so many compliments and looks! It is great.… Thank you!!

Anna DulcichHappy camper

Nothing competes with camping. There is no remote-control camping. So when you get a kid out there making a fire, prepping foil dinners, roasting marshmallows, playing silly campfire games, and walking around in the dark with a flashlight, he is thrilled in a way that cannot be duplicated by technology. Go, Dad!!!!

Analisa MaciasAvid camper and daughter of the Snogrens

I love cooking with My Camp Kitchen. I have all that I need right there. Cooking outdoors is much more enjoyable than in our trailer.

RichardColorado

Wow! Awesome! Really Cool! That’s the impression I have with The Outdoorsman. Very well-constructed, and I think it will work perfectly for our Scouting needs. Easy to set up and surprisingly light. Thanks so much.

Brian JasperScoutmasterMarysville, OH

First of all, let me say I LOVE what I see and hear from your products. We are a Scouter family with two boys 13 and 11 active in our LDS Scout troop and a secondary traditional troop here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Raoul CasaresScout fatherPleasanton, CA

My Camp Kitchen was the central spot for all the food and drink as everyone found it to be a great camping asset. It was at a comfortable height for preparation, and all the tools I needed were right there in easy reach. My Camp Kitchen is a wonderful product that I will continue to enjoy and tell everyone about.

Bill and Jodi H.Colorado

Everything worked just great. You can see how much I have stored in the box—literally everything I need for cooking/preparation of food. The couple I went camping with were really taken with the unit—thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread!

Dave WeedHappy camper

You make an awesome product! … Arrived home today to My Camp Kitchen waiting on my porch. Couldn’t wait to open it up and see the new improvements. I could not be happier!! The new legs are fantastic!! And having the extensions be able to stay with the box and not have to tote separate is just the ticket. We just placed our three kids’ names in a hat and drew the lucky winner of our old unit. Our oldest daughter won and promised to share with the other two and keep it in the family always. Thanks again for making a great quality product that we can be proud to pass on.

Scott HallHappy CamperGrand Rapids, MI

We love our Camp Kitchens! Our old patrol boxes were built from plans. They were very heavy, and the legs were hard to assemble. Our Camp Kitchens were easy and fun for a group of Scouts to put together. The instructions were easy to follow, and the parts were well-organized. Everything fit together perfectly. The Camp Kitchens are well-designed and much easier for our Scouts to carry. All of our necessities fit neatly inside. In addition, set-up is easy when we arrive at camp. Thanks, My Camp Kitchen!

Scott DoryScoutmaster

I just received my Mini Chef last Friday, and it’s terrific. And it was like Christmas finding the extras inside! A really nice touch. Thank you.

Alison RichardsSenior Editor, Science & FoodNPRWashington, DC

For a beautiful cooking experience, the artfulness and craftsmanship of the Summit WOWS. It feeds the soul.